Have Fun,Be Safe

How to have fun but be safe

Internet Safety

The internet can be a fantastic tool for your child’s education and entertainment, but it also presents numerous risks. Thankfully, more parents are recognizing the web’s potential dangers—which is the first step toward averting them. According to a national poll, adults named cyber safety as one of the top health issues kids face today, ranking it just below drug abuse.1

We know you want to help your children stay safe online, but with technology evolving rapidly, it’s hard to keep pace with the latest cyber threats. That’s why we’ve put together this guide, offering you a wealth of internet safety information all in one place. You’ll learn the most common hazards children can encounter online and get actionable tips for avoiding them.

Most of us are ‘connected’ via our laptops, mobile phones, tablets or personal computer. The potential for the internet to be a valuable and a fun resource for entertainment, making friends, keeping in touch and learning is huge. But if you use the internet, you could be at risk of illegal activity or abuse - be it bullying, fraud or something more serious. Unlike seeing someone face to face, on the net, people aren't always what they first seem.

In the same way you learn about safety when you leave the house, it is important to learn how to stay safe online. These are skills that will stay with you for life.

Some Golden Rules

● Don't give out personal information such as your address or phone number.

● Don’t send pictures of yourself to anyone, especially indecent pictures.

● Don't open emails or attachments from people you don't know.

● Don't become online ‘friends’ with people you don't know.

● Never arrange to meet someone in person who you've met online.

● If anything you see or read online worries you, tell someone about it.

In school we have a system called Cyber Pass which lets us see how good we are at staying safe online.